Sex Lubricants

A sex lubricant is a must-have for any person who wants to enhance his/her sensations and to enjoy great sensual play with a partner or solo.

Sex lubricants are designed to reduce friction during sexual intercourse or playing with any kind of penetrative sex toy: dildo, vibrator, butt plug etc.

Some sex lubricants, such as warming are used for non-penetrative stimulation as these cause a variety of very pleasurable effects.

Types of sex lubricants by base

Sex lubricants can be divided into some types by the base and by purpose they are made for. When buying a sex lubricant you should first of all find out what the base of this or that lubricant is as base greatly influences qualities of a sex lube and its compatibility with sex toys and condoms.

Sex lubricants can be water-based, silicone-based and oil-based.

Water-based lubricants

Advantages. Water-based lubricants are water soluble. These lubes are said to be the least irritative to skin. Most of water-based sex lubricants are thin and stainless.

Water-based lubricants, such as Astroglide 5 oz are widely used by sex toy users and users of condoms, as these lubes are latex-friendly.

Disadvantages. Being water soluble this kind of sex lubricants cannot be used in water.

Water-based lubricants dry out very fast, so you will have to stop to apply some more lubricant from time to time.

Silicone-based lubricants

Advantages. Unlike water-based lubricants, these provide long time lubrication. These are ideal lubricants for water play lovers as they are waterproof.

Disadvantages. Most silicone-based lubricants (such as Adam and Eve 100% Pure Silicone Lube are not compatible with latex. This implies that you should check the label before buying a silicone-based lubricant in order to find out whether it is compatible with condoms. Keep in mind that silicone-based lubricants can damage sex toys.

Oil-based lubricants

Advantages. These lubricants (for instance Legend Toyz Sex Lube are based on mineral or vegetable oil. They provide very pleasurable creamy feel that is preferred by many users.

Disadvantages. Oil-based lubricants dissolve latex, so they are not compatible with sex toys and condoms. Those who use oil-based lubricants should consider non-latex condoms – polyurethane condoms.

Types of sex lubricants by purpose

Perhaps you will have to buy a few lubricants for each particular purpose, as their variety is really great!

Anal lubricants

Anal lubricants are designed specifically for anal sex and playing with anal sex toys. These lubricants are odorless, they do not irritate the anus and greatly enhance anal sex by reducing friction. Most anal sex lubricants of this kind contain desensitizing agents that make anal tissues less sensitive, thus they help to reduce pain.

Keep in mind that anus doesn't have natural lubrication, that is why you should use an anal sex lubricant (such as Golden girls anal jelly for any kind of anal stimulation – from playing with anal sex toys up to anal sexual intercourse.

Warming lubricants

Warming lubricants, such as Elbow Grease Hot Gel contain especial ingredients that provide very pleasurable warming effect. Warming lubricants increase sensuality of both partners and intensify erotic sensations greatly. These are ideal sex lubricants for those who look for incredible stimulation and explosive orgasms.

Tasty lubricants

These lubricants are flavored and edible. Apply lubricant to your partner's erogenous zone and then lick it off. You will enjoy juicy taste of the lube and your partner will enjoy your tongue licking him/ her with great pleasure. Tasty lubricants come in a great variety of flavors. Choose your favorite one and dare be naughty.

Erection Aid Cremes

Erection aid cremes (for instance Machismo Cream contain some ingredients that cause blood flow to genital area. Thus you get rock hard erection. Also these sex lubricants feature desensitizing agents that make the head of the penis less sensitive to sexual stimulation. This helps to delay ejaculation and to prolong sexual intercourse.

Why to use?

Vaginal sex. Sex lubricants reduce frictions and thus provide easier and more enjoyable glide. Use sex lubricants for vaginal sex especially if you suffer from vaginal dryness. A warming lubricant will enhance your pleasure.

Anal sex. Anal sex does require use of sex lubricant, because anus does not have natural lubrication. Desensitizing agents will help to avoid pain and to cope with discomfort.

Clitoral and nipple stimulation. Clitoral stimulation becomes much spicier if you add some sex lubricant. No matter whether you stimulate the clitoris with fingers or with a clitoral vibrator, enhance your sensations with a sex lube. The same can be said about nipples. Please these sensitive spots with a warming lubricant and enjoy fantastic enjoyment.

Sex toys. Use a sex lubricant when playing with a penetrative sex toy, such as vibrator. Most sex toy materials do not glide well and sex toys, unlike penis do not lubricate themselves. So use a sex lubricant for easier penetration and more pleasurable glide.

Erection aid. Erection aid crème will be an ideal sex lubricant for those who want to enjoy rock hard erection and for partners who want to prolong their play!

Oral sex. A tasty lube is exactly what you need to enhance oral pleasure!